Milton Historical Society

Site: Milton Historical Society

Service: Waldie Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Room

Record #: MIL0007
Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-875-4156
E-Mail HistoryMilton@gmail.com
Website www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/historic-properties/waldie-blacksmith-shop/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact John Challinor II, President
Alternate Contact Marsha Waldie, Board Member
Volunteer Coordinator Nadia English, Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Form www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/contact-us

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
Waldie Blacksmith Shop/Milton Historical Society
16 James St
Milton, ON L9T 2P4
 
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Intersection Martin St and Main St E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Established 1865
Primary Executive Kate Pelczar, Secretary
Alternate Executive Bruce Carlin, Past President
Funding Donations ; Membership fees
Elections Annual General Meeting

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A living history museum dedicated to preserving the history of blacksmithing, not only as a profession, but also within Milton and Halton

Blacksmithing courses available:

  • Level 1 Introduction to Blacksmithing 
  • Level 2 Beginner Blacksmithing 
  • Knife Making

  • blacksmiths are usually working at the forge, except in winter months
  • Carriage Shop available to rent for meetings and events
  • call for more information or consult Milton Historical Society website
Hours
  • Most Saturday mornings 9 am-12 noon thoughout the summer otherwise by appointment or during special events/programs
Areas Served Halton Region ; Milton
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Contact for program registration information

Languages English
Fees Membership - Yearly ; Program - blacksmith classes ; Donation ; donations appreciated to cover cost of volunteer society

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Historic Preservation ; Meeting Space ; Museums
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Historic Preservation ; Museums & Historical Societies

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Locations for this Service


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